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H.R. 4983 117th Congress House

Parental Choices Not School Mandates Act of 2021

Official title: To prohibit elementary schools, secondary schools, and institutions of higher education that receive Federal funding from mandating COVID-19 vaccinations, and for other purposes.

Introduced: August 6, 2021 Introduced by: Beth Van Duyne Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
Education Cardiovascular and respiratory healthChild healthEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary education
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Emergency medical services and trauma careHigher educationImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseases
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Aug 6, 2021
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 Latest action August 6, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Parental Choices Not School Mandates Act of 2021

This bill prohibits certain educational institutions that receive federal funds from mandating COVID-19 vaccination for students. Specifically, the prohibition applies to elementary schools, secondary schools, or institutions of higher education through July 1, 2023.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4983: Parental Choices Not School Mandates Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4983/
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"H.R. 4983: Parental Choices Not School Mandates Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4983/.
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H.R. 4983, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4983/.
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[H.R. 4983: Parental Choices Not School Mandates Act of 2021](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4983/)
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